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The old orchard cottage
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 914.9 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Hot Tubs Omarama
- Place, Clay Cliffs
- Place, Warbirds & Wheels
- Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Crib
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The old orchard cottage
Located in the peaceful small historic village of St Bathans this cottage is a new build with an old feel. We used mud bricks to build the cottage in keeping with the local culture of the village, and inside we have created a lovely comfortable home with all modern facilities.
This cottage is an ideal place to base yourself if you want to explore the beautiful central Otago district. We are only 1.5 hours from Queenstown and only 40 minutes from Alexandra and Ranfurly. Nearby attractions are Naseby, Oterahura, Omakau and of course the Otago Rail Trail.
Directly across the road from the cottage is the famous Blue Lake which is a remnant of the old gold mining days, originally a 70 meter deep gold sluicing mine, now a recreational lake. The village itself is ideal for anyone who might be a history buff. There is a lot to explore and discover there. The Vulcan Hotel is about 200 metres along the road and is ideal for dining out or a convivial drink with the locals.
For night sky enthusiasts there is no light pollution and we get the most outstanding starry nights for star watching.
The climate is typical of the area with hot dry summers and brisk cool winters. St Bathans is gorgeous no matter what the weather does !
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
No parties please.
Please take your rubbish with you when you go as St Bathans has no rubbish collection service.
Please leave the house in a tidy condition when you leave, we do ask that you do your dishes before you go.
Please leave your used linen in the washing basket in the bathroom.
There is WIFI and cell phone cover at the cottage.
Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to do the dishes before you leave.
This cottage is an ideal place to base yourself if you want to explore the beautiful central Otago district. We are only 1.5 hours from Queenstown and only 40 minutes from Alexandra and Ranfurly. Nearby attractions are Naseby, Oterahura, Omakau and of course the Otago Rail Trail.
Directly across the road from the cottage is the famous Blue Lake which is a remnant of the old gold mining days, originally a 70 meter deep gold sluicing mine, now a recreational lake. The village itself is ideal for anyone who might be a history buff. There is a lot to explore and discover there. The Vulcan Hotel is about 200 metres along the road and is ideal for dining out or a convivial drink with the locals.
For night sky enthusiasts there is no light pollution and we get the most outstanding starry nights for star watching.
The climate is typical of the area with hot dry summers and brisk cool winters. St Bathans is gorgeous no matter what the weather does !
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
No parties please.
Please take your rubbish with you when you go as St Bathans has no rubbish collection service.
Please leave the house in a tidy condition when you leave, we do ask that you do your dishes before you go.
Please leave your used linen in the washing basket in the bathroom.
There is WIFI and cell phone cover at the cottage.
Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to do the dishes before you leave.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 00000000000ZZ
About the area
St. Bathans
Located in St. Bathans, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Travellers looking for local activities can try Tarras Golf Course and Naseby Golf Course, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Hayes Engineering Works. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Maniototo County, Saint Bathans
What's nearby
- Maniototo Park - 52 min drive - 50.6 km
- Naseby Indoor Curling Rink - 56 min drive - 48.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Vulcan Hotel - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Alison Fitzgerald

John and I purchased the land in St Bathans in 2006 and started the building of the cottage in 2008. We chose to use traditional mud bricks in keeping with the village which has the best collection of well preserved mud brick dwellings in New Zealand.
John and I are born and bred New Zealanders and are passionate about our country and where we live.
John and I are born and bred New Zealanders and are passionate about our country and where we live.
Why they chose this property
St Bathans has always been a special place for us ever since we "discovered" it in 1994. We were researching mud brick homes in NZ at the time and it was this little village that impressed us so much with nearly all the buildings being historical mud brick built cottages. Even the hotel is made from mud! For a long time we dreamt of owning a piece of this little paradise and in 2006 a small piece of land came up for sale. We bought it and now we have a delightful little cottage built for us to stay in. We decided to share our cottage in 2016 and have it available for you to stay in and enjoy our little piece of paradise.
What makes this property unique
The Old Orchard Cottage has been hand crafted to be a comfortable and pleasant experience for travellers. If you want a quiet place to stay in a beautiful part of New Zealand then this is the place for you. All the comforts of home are there and it is so relaxing to stay in.
Languages:
English
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